Malt Shovel Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Leeds
Malt Shovel Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 21 Crab Lane, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3AG
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Malt Shovel Inn among the 4,257 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,257 | 75% | ← Malt Shovel Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,101 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,719 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Malt Shovel Inn none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Malt Shovel Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armley Delikatesy Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Armley Liberal Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2016 |
| Armley Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2010 |
| Asda Express PFS Armley Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2019 |
| Amalfi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2008 |
| Adams Foodservice Trading Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2014 |
Questions about Malt Shovel Inn
What is Malt Shovel Inn's food hygiene rating?
Malt Shovel Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Malt Shovel Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Malt Shovel Inn last inspected?
Malt Shovel Inn was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Malt Shovel Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Malt Shovel Inn compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,679 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Malt Shovel Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Malt Shovel Inn and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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